Quebec Meets Liverpool

(Merçi, Mersey)

by
Fraser Linklater

Ensemble: Wind Ensemble

Grade: 3

Duration: 04:45

Year of Composition: 2020

Publisher: self-published

Available: Yes

How to Acquire: Composer

Links:

Web Page

Sample Audio

Perusal Score 

Instrumentation

Flutes 1,2
Oboe
Bassoon
Bb Clarinets 1,2,3
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Alto Saxes 1,2
Bb Tenor Sax
Eb Baritone Sax
Bb Trumpets 1,2
F Horn
Trombones 1,2
Euphonium
Tuba
Double Bass
Snare Drum
2 Tom-Toms
Hi-Hat
Percussion (Triangle, Ratchet, Tambourine, Suspended Cymbal)
Glockenspiel
Vibraphone

Score and parts are available free of charge. In lieu of payment, band directors are requested to consider donating to the Manitoba Band Association.


Program Notes:

Quebec folk song — "A la claire fontaine" — plus The Beatles!

Note: Sections A & B can be repeated/adjusted as desired to allow for large group, small group, or individual improvisation. F major pentatonic can work well.

(Fraser Linklater)